BAMS Cutoff in Karnataka 2026 : Complete Guide To Admission

Karnataka AYUSH Counselling 2024 Cutoff Ranks and Expected NEET Score for 2026

BAMS cutoff in Karnataka is the most important thing for students and parents planning for BAMS admission in 2026. The seat allotment cutoff scores from KEA Karnataka AYUSH Counselling 2024 show the NEET score needed to get a BAMS seat, and help to predict the expected cutoff for 2026.

KEA – Karnataka Examination Authority publishes all counselling rounds’ official seat allotment results, but it doesn’t provide detailed, insightful cutoff data. We’ve done the hard work of collecting, analyzing, and processing the official data of all rounds of KEA Ayush counselling 2024 conducted for 103 BAMS colleges.

Here you’ll find easy-to-understand tables, key facts, and deep insights that students and parents won’t find anywhere else online. Whether for government, private, or management quota seats, this guide gives you the real facts and data to plan your BAMS admission in Karnataka.

What is BAMS Cutoff in Karnataka?

The BAMS cutoff in Karnataka is the minimum NEET score and rank needed to get a BAMS seat during Karnataka AYUSH counselling 2024 (previous year data).

These cutoffs depend on:

NEET scores of students attending the Ayush counselling.
Available seats (government, private, management quota).
Reservation categories and chosen seat quota type.
Round of counselling (1st, 2nd, mop-up/3rd).

Generally, the cutoffs are made public only after each counselling round’s seat allotment results are announced. Students and parents rely on these previous year’s seat allotment results to estimate the cutoff for the next year.

The BAMS cutoff in Karnataka helps you:
✅ Know how many NEET marks you might need.
✅ Plan your counselling choices.
✅ Improve your chances of getting a BAMS seat.

Difference Between Qualifying Cutoff and Seat Allotment Cutoff

NEET cutoff for BAMS in Karnataka is the minimum score or rank you must achieve to be eligible for admission. There are two important types:

1. Qualifying Cutoff

This is the minimum NEET score you need to qualify NEET itself.
Qualifying cutoff will only make you eligible to apply and participate in Karnataka Ayush Counselling Process 2026.
It is set by the National Testing Agency (NTA) every year. Declared during NEET 2026 Results. (Expected to be released on 14^th June 2026)
If you don’t meet this cutoff, you cannot participate in AYUSH counselling or any medical/AYUSH admission.

2. Seat Allotment Cutoff

This cutoff is the minimum NEET score or rank required to get a seat in a specific BAMS college during counselling.
Seat allotment varies by college, category (General, SC, ST, OBC), and counselling round.
These cutoffs are announced after each counselling round by KEA Karnataka for AYUSH courses.
Allotment cutoffs of previous years are used for the reference to prepare the strategy of colleges and option entry during Karnataka Ayush counselling 2026.

Key Difference

Qualifying cutoff is about to become eligible to appear for counselling.
Seat allotment cutoff is about the actual NEET score / rank needed for seat allotment for BAMS admission 2026.

Overview of BAMS Colleges in Karnataka (Stats), Types of Seats & Quota

Karnataka state has around 103 BAMS colleges, including both government and private institutions. These colleges offer seats through the Karnataka AYUSH Counselling conducted by KEA.

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Total BAMS Colleges in Karnataka: 102

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Government Colleges: 4 (+2 Semi Govt Colleges)

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Private & Deemed Uni. Colleges: 96

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Affiliated University: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS), Bangalore.

Types of seats available in Karnataka for BAMS admission 2026:

Seat Type	Who Can Apply	Counselling Body
Government Quota	25% seats for Karnataka Domicile Only	KEA Ayush Counselling
AIQ Quota in Govt Colleges	15% seats for Karnataka non domicile	AACCC
AIQ Quota in Private Colleges	15% seats for all candidates	KEA Ayush Counselling
Management / NRI Quota	40% & 20% seats open for all candidates	KEA Ayush Counselling

⚠ Important Note:
Reservation benefits apply only to Karnataka domicile candidates.
All non-Karnataka students are considered under General Category, irrespective of their caste/category. Therefore:

Non-Karnataka candidates must have minimum 50% aggregate in PCB in Class 12th.
They must secure at least 50th percentile in NEET 2026 to be eligible for BAMS admission in Karnataka.

Understanding BAMS Colleges Seat Category Quota in Karnataka State

BAMS admission in Karnataka state is offered in under 4 different seat categories. Karnataka bams cut off varies for all these categories.

Find below seat distribution and seat category so that you can understand how to analyze cutoff and know your seat allotment chances in Karnataka Ayush Counselling 2026 process.

Seat Categories & Fees in Govt BAMS Colleges in Karnataka

Seat Category	Eligibility	Seat Share	Counselling Authority
State Quota Govt Seat	Karnataka Domicile only	85%	KEA Ayush Counselling
AIQ Seat	Non-Karnataka Candidates	15%	AACCC Counselling

Seat Categories & Fees in Private BAMS Colleges in Karnataka

Seat Category	Eligibility	Seat Share	Fees / Year
State Quota Govt Seats	Karnataka Domicile only	25%	₹ 75,750
AIQ Seats	All NEET Qualified Candidates	15%	₹ 2,50,750
Other Quota Seats	All NEET Qualified Candidates	40%	₹ 4,00,750
NRI Quota Seats	All NEET Qualified Candidates	20%	₹ 6,00,750

Karnataka AYUSH Counselling 2024 Cutoff Ranks: Category-wise Breakdown

Based on the official Karnataka AYUSH Counselling 2024 seat allotment data published by KEA, we have carefully analyzed and compiled BAMS cutoff ranks for Karnataka across government, private, and management/NRI quota seats.

The tables below summarize the cutoff ranks from different rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up) and include NEET score conversions to give you a clear idea of the marks needed for admission.

For detailed category-wise, college-wise, and round-wise cutoff insights, visit these pages:
🔗 BAMS Cutoff for Domicile Students in Karnataka
🔗 BAMS Cutoff for AIQ Seats in Karnataka
🔗 BAMS Cutoff for Management Quota & NRI Quota in Karnataka

BAMS Cutoff for Domicile Students in Karnataka

Find below detailed insights of category wise, seat quota wise NEET cut off for bams in Karnataka AYUHS Counselling conducted by KEA.

Category wise BAMS Cutoff in in Karnataka 2023 (Closing Rank of all Rounds)

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